Fall 2024
El braquiosaurio (Brachiosaurus)
From the Set Dinosaur Discovery (Descubrimiento de dinosaurios)
As one of the most famous long-necked dinosaurs, the giant Brachiosaurus shook the ground with every slow-moving step. This huge sauropod once lived in herds and ate a ton of plants to sustain its incredible body size. Now, it captures the interest of readers.
Take struggling and reluctant readers on a journey exploring this Jurassic dinosaur's features, behaviors, and the flat environment it lived in. With action-packed imagery, detailed maps, timelines, and other infographics, students will love this hi-lo nonfiction chapter book that's been expertly translated into North American Spanish. Includes a table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index to enhance comprehension.
Booklist Review of Dinosaur Discovery (Descubrimiento de dinosaurios)
These new books in the Dinosaur Discovery (Descubrimiento de dinosaurios) series (8 new titles) pack a surprisingly detailed amount of information into their short text. Each book has four chapters. The first begins with a vivid present-tense scene introducing the dinosaur. The remaining chapters cover where and when it lived, what it ate, and new discoveries about it. For example, Brachiosaurus reveals that this sauropod ate leaves and stems whole, swallowing rocks to break up the plants inside its stomach. Bold design and realistic digital illustrations, along with occasional photos of fossils and modern materials, place readers in the center of the dinosaur action. Colorful maps and infographics help illustrate details, such as the dinosaurs’ sizes, when they lived, and where they lived. A glossary, “Learn More” page, and index complete the back matter. Just right for dinosaur lovers.
Author: Nicki Clausen-Grace
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